Leona Ahmed
Taylor Wessing LLPProviding ‘seamless collaboration between various departments’, Taylor Wessing LLP supplements its development expertise with specialists in corporate, finance, tax, planning and construction issues. The firm is regularly approached by clients for support in projects concerning logistics, industrial, mixed-use and leisure assets. It is also well-versed in developing brownfield sites and is adept at advising on purpose-built student accommodation. Paul Lawrence oversees the team, which contains Leona Ahmed, who is experienced in handling joint ventures for investors from Asia and the Middle East. Matthew Swainston advises financial institutions, government bodies and banks regularly. Another noted member is Paul Leamy, who covers residential and leisure projects. Chris Turley is acquainted with retail, office and leisure developments. Other key names include Chris Komodromou, experience in leisure schemes, and Sarah Bolton, expert in logistics and office sector matters. Georgina Watt was promoted to partner in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Great people, overwhelmingly dedicated. Prepared to take a pragmatic and commercial view. Seamless collaboration between various departments. ’
‘Matthew Swainston is flexible and approachable.’
‘Mark Rajbenbach, is without equal, in terms of his knowledge and experience.’
‘Led by Matthew Swainston, the team is extremely knowledgeable, well-resourced and efficient. The lawyers are hard-working, commercial and have taken the time to get to know our business.'
‘Matthew Swainston leads the team. He is superb; he is experienced, commercial and makes himself available at any time of the day or night.
Key clients
- MARK and C C Land
- Teesworks
- Smithfield Market Traders' Association
- NOAH Ventures
- BGO
Work highlights
- Advising C C Land and MARK on the massive £1bn+ development project at The Whiteley store, Kensington.
- Advising on all infrastructure, investment and development work at the UK's largest Freeport – Teesworks.
- Advising NOAH Ventures (a JV between Clivedale and HIG Capital) on their £350m, 160,000 sq. ft. Net Zero Carbon office led redevelopment project at 20 Carlton House Terrace, St James, London.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew Swainston
Taylor Wessing LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Lawrence